Brophy Ball Mount - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 14-5/8" Long - Aluminum - 8,000 lbs

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• Is Brophy Aluminum Ball Mount Compatible with the Curt RockerBall Shock Absorbing 2" Hitch Ball
  Thanks for reaching out again, Jason! Yes, the Brophy Ball Mount # EA40 is compatible with the Curt RockerBall Shock Absorbing 2" Hitch Ball # C40047.
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• How Far do Arms of Curt and Swagman Towing Bike Racks Extend?
  The Curt bike rack you referenced is for use with a 2" ball mount and not for a hitch extender; additionally, the hitch extender would reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by 50 percent. Do you not have the required 1-1/2" of space on your ball mount's shank to use the Curt bike rack? If you let me know the issue and what you are trying to do I may be able to help you find a solution.
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• Compatibility of the Brophy Ball Mount on a 2017 Toyota 4Runner
  If your 2017 Toyota 4Runner has a 2 inch receiver opening in the trailer hitch, then you will be able to use the Brophy Ball Mount, # EA40. This ball mount has a 4 inch drop and a 3 inch rise and a gross towing weight rated at 8,000 lbs. You might want to read the attached article on how to choose the correct ball mount. The article will explain how to measure to see if you will need a ball mount with a rise or drop to connect to your trailer.
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• Recommended Ball Mount for Extended Length Needs on 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
  There are some ball mounts that have multiple hitch pin hole options for different lengths. For instance the Curt Dual Length Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 1" Rise, 2-3/8" Drop - 7,500 lbs # C45220 has a couple options or the Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount - 5-1/4" Rise, 6-3/4" Drop - 6,000 lbs # C45901 which also has options but not spaced out very far. We also have long ball mounts like # D-26 you referenced. The Brophy Ball Mount - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 14-5/8" Long - Aluminum...
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• Curt Premium Bike Rack Overall Length For Use In A Dual Receiver While Towing Travel Trailer
  I can help you determine the clearance you will have while using the Curt Premium 4 Bike Rack part # C18064 in your dual receiver like part # D-192. Please keep in mind the use of a dual receiver does cut your tongue weight capacity in half. The Curt Premium bike rack part # C18064 measures 40 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to extended arms for the rack. You should be able to determine your clearance with this measurement. There isn't really a specific number that I can tell...
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• Hitch Extender for an Additional 14 Inches from Trailer Hitch Receiver
  The Curt # C45795 is a 12-inch hitch extender for 2-inch hitch receivers. You didn't say why you need the extender but if you're using it to tow a trailer an extra-long ball mount like # EA40 might be another option.
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• Long Ball Mount and Hitch Extension for 2000 Ford Excursion with Dual Rear-Mount Spare Tires
  The extra-long 2-inch ball mount we offer, part # EA40 from Brophy, is 15-3/4-inches long and may give you the clearance you need at your dual rear-mounted spare tires to let you use a friction sway control unit like # 83660 on a bracket # RP26003. If you measure from the center of your hitch pin hole rearward 15-3/4-inches that point will be where the center of the hitch ball hole will be. Do note however that this ball mount is rated for 6000-lbs gross trailer weight and 600-lbs tongue...
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• Does Hitch Ball Come Mounted to Brophy Ball Mount with 4 Drop or 3 Rise
  A hitch ball does not come mounted to the Brophy Ball Mount with 4" Drop or 3" Rise # EA40, and there is not a way to get that as an option. For the hitch balls that work with this mount, either the 2" Hitch Ball # EH68C-C or 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # SC30-C, you will need to torque them to 250 ft-lbs according to Brophy. If for some reason you are unable to get that installed yourself, a local installer should be able to tighten the hitch ball to the necessary ft-lbs. I have added a link...
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• Can a 48 Inch Long Combo Bar be Used to Make a Hitch Extender
  Combo bar # 80948 is used in hitch fabrication and is not technically an extender. It has no hitch pin hole to secure to the receiver on the trailer hitch. The longest regular extender that we have for a 2 inch trailer hitch is # ST18 at 18 inches long. If you used it with a long ball mount, # EA40, then you would have a total of 32-5/8 inches of extension. Please note this will severely reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch. The use of the extension alone reduces the...
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• Parts Needed To Tow Trailer With Tailgate Down on 2019 Ram 2500
  The Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender part # HR26 may work to allow you to travel with the tailgate down however it is enough extension to travel with the tailgate down and tow a trailer without interference. This adapter option also cuts the tongue weight of your hitch by one third. I recommend using an extra long Brophy Ball Mount # EA40 which measures 14-5/8". I recommend measuring from the center of the hitch pin hole on your truck out 14-35/8" to make sure it clears the lowered tailgate...
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• Stainless 2 inch Hitch Ball Recommendation for a Brophy Ball Mount EA40
  For a 2 inch diameter stainless steel hitch ball to use with the Ball Mount part # EA40 that you referenced the Brophy ball part # SC23-C would work great. This ball has 2-1/8 inch long shank that is 1 inch in diameter so it would fit the # EA40 well.
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• Recommended 16 Inch Long Ball Mount with 12,000 Lb Weight Capacity
  I do have options for you but the longer you extend the connection point from the trailer hitch, the less capacity you will have. That said, they do not offer a ball mount that is 16" long (center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole) and offers a 12,000 lb weight capacity. I do have an extended shank ball mount that has a 12,000 lb weight capacity, the Draw-Tite Ball Mount part # 4285 but it is only 12" long when measuring from the center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. The...
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• Availability Of A Bike Rack that Can Be Used While Towing a Trailer
  I do have some choices of three bike racks and four bike racks that can be used with towing a trailer. All of the bike racks that are available to be used with towing a trailer will need to be used on a Class III, 2 inch trailer hitch. The Swagman XC 2 Bike Carrier, part # S64650, will not work as a towing bike rack. I would recommend the Swagman Original 4-Bike Towing Rack, part # S64675. This is a four bike rack that mounts on the ball mount. If you have an existing ball mount and there...
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• Extended Ball Mount Options For 2 Inch Hitch For Clearance
  There are a couple options for extended ball mounts that fit 2 inch hitches and have extra length for clearance. You didn't mention the rise or drop you need so I'll give you a couple choices so you can find the right one: - 1" Rise, 2" Drop - 14" Long: Brophy Ball Mount # EA20 - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 14-5/8" Long: Brophy Ball Mount # EA40 Apart from being extra long, both ball mounts are aluminum so they won't corrode, and have an 8,000 lb towing/800 lb tongue weight rating. For a hitch...
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• Choosing Extended Length Ball Mount to Provide Maximum Clearance Between Trailer and Tow Vehicle
  If the trailer has an A-frame tongue on it, you should be in good shape unless you need to make a very tight 90 degree turn. We offer several different ball mounts in extended lengths. The longest ball mounts typically have a lower weight capacity. You will be best served getting the longest ball mount you can that has a capacity that exceeds the loaded weight of your trailer plus its load. If the trailer weight is not known, you can use a scale at a truck stop and have it weighed for...
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• Recommendation for a Bike Rack for Use When Towing a Trailer with a 1996 Jeep Cherokee
  There are a couple of options for you to carry a bike a rack and tow a trailer at the same time. First, you can use a towing rack. I recommend the Curt Clamp-on, part # C18013. It fits around a ball mount shank. A couple of things to note about this method are the ball mount length and the tongue weight. This bike rack requires that the ball mount have a distance of 10 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. If you need a ball mount that is compatible,...
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• Do Longer Hitch Extenders Reduce Hitch Capacity
  There isn't a 100% direct mathematical relationship I'm aware of but yes, the further rearward you go from the hitch receiver, the lower the tongue weight capacity gets. Which is why extenders typically will reduce a trailer hitch's capacity by at least half or more. The same doesn't hold true for a longer ball mount, because it's a single piece and not an add-on like an extender. I'm assuming you have a 2 inch class III receiver on your 2012 Outback. I'm not sure what kind of rise/drop...
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• Long and Short Ball Mount Options for a 2012 Toyota RAV4 Towing a Boat and Boat Trailer
  From the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole on ball mount # AMSC2 it measures 9-1/2 inches. This should put the ball about flush with the back of the spare tire on a 2012 Toyota RAV4 based on installations we have done. Measure your specific vehicle to be certain. Boat trailers generally have a coupler at the end of a long pole tongue. And the shape of most boats combined with the pole tongue would allow you to easily make turns without any interference issues....
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• Extending a 2 Inch Trailer Hitch to Clear Camper in Truck Bed
  The longest extension available for a 2 inch trailer hitch is 18 inches, like # ST18. But if you also used extra long ball mount # EA40 that would get you to 32-5/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. Please note the use of an extension will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by one third, other extension reduce by a half..
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• Is there Room for Trunk Mount Bike Rack Between 2016 Kia Sorento/2017 Kia Sportage and a Trailer
  There will likely be plenty of clearance between the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 3 Bike Rack for Vehicles w/ Spoilers - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms Item # HRF2-3 and your trailer but it depends on other factors including the bikes, height of the trailer, and length of the ball mount used. What I recommend is to use the longest ball mount you can in order to have the most clearance between the bikes and the trailer. The longest ball mount we have is Brophy Ball Mount - 3" Rise, 4" Drop...
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• Will Brophy Ball Mount Part # EA40 Fit a 2013 Toyota Tacoma with 6-Foot Bed
  The Brophy Ball Mount, part # EA40, will fit 2-inch hitch receivers. As long as your hitch receiver is a 2-inch size (and all hitches that we offer for your truck are this size) then this ball mount will fit and will provide you with some height adjustment capability for matching the heights of your hitch ball and trailer coupler. This ball mount provides a choice of either a 4-inch rise or a 3-inch drop in height relative to the top of the receiver opening. It carries an 8000-lb gross...
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• Choosing the Correct Aluminum Hitch Ball For 2004 Ford Ranger
  The Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13138 is certainly the hitch I recommend for your 2004 Ford Ranger so that the spare tire can remain stored under the vehicle. To choose the correct ball mount for your truck and trailer, it is best to measure from the top inside of the hitch receiver to the ground and from the bottom of the coupler lip to the ground. The difference in these measurements will tell us what rise or drop we need in a ball mount. Since you don't have the hitch...
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• Looking for 10 Inch Ball Mount With 3 Inch Rise and 1 Inch Trailer Ball Mounting Hole
  The closest we can get to a 3 inch rise with an inexpensive ball mount in the length and with the trailer ball hole diameter you're wanting is the # 2753 which offers a 2-3/4 inch inch rise and a 9 inch length. The ball mount includes a hitch pin. If that won't provide enough rise for your trailer jack, CR Brophy offers an aluminum ball mount, part # EA40 that would offer a 3 inch rise, has a 10-1/2 inch length (center hitch pin hole to center ball mounting hole) and a 1 inch diameter...
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• Can Rear Fascia Panel be Replaced After Installing Curt Trailer Hitch # 13424, 2011 Chevy Traverse
  You will notice in the instructions that I have linked for Curt Trailer Hitch, # 13424, that it states that the panel in question may be reinstalled on some models. So I spoke with my contact at Curt to determine if the 2011 Chevy Traverse was a model that it could be reinstalled on. He stated that they did not have information on the 2011 but on the 2010 it can be reinstalled. Basically, if the rear fascia is the same on the 2011, then it will fit. But if it has been redesigned, it will...
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